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Deals of the Hour / August 27, 2010, 1:40 pm

Texas and USC: Longhorns and Trojans agree to play two games this decade

The two schools last met in Texas' epic national championship win in the Rose Bowl in 2006. The home-and-home series will have the 'Horns traveling to Southern California in 2017 and USC making the return ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-08-26T22:57:03Z)

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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) — The Marines find themselves losing a fight against suicide. The branch's suicide rate has more than doubled over the last three years to surpass the Army as the worst in the military. The ... (Source: WTKR 2010-08-26T06:57:51Z)

Iowa Hawkeyes aren't expecting running back Brandon Wegher to return

IOWA CITY, Iowa - Iowa isn't expecting running back Brandon Wegher to return any time soon. Wegher, who rushed for 641 yards and eight touchdowns last season, left the team after two days of fall camp to deal ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-08-26T22:42:44Z)

Hill International Announces New Hires and Promotions

MARLTON, N.J., Aug. 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hill International (NYSE:HIL), the global leader in managing construction risk, announced today several new hires and promotions. Osama A. Abu Sitta, of Hill's ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-08-27T19:42:36Z)

Woods commits to FedEx Cup playoff event

PARAMUS, N.J. -- Tiger Woods is playing the first FedEx Cup playoff event with hopes that it's not his last. Woods on Thursday officially entered The Barclays, which starts Aug. 26. It's the first of four playoff events ... (Source: Charleston Daily Mail 2010-08-19T23:26:50Z)

Texas, USC to play again

AUSTIN — Texas and Southern California, who last met in the Rose Bowl in 2006, have scheduled games in 2017 and 2018. The Longhorns will travel to Los Angeles in 2017 with the Trojans going to Austin the ... (Source: Wichita Falls Times Record News 2010-08-27T05:59:24Z)

Tiger Woods needs 58th to avoid short FedEx Cup stay

Tiger Woods will need to make up 12 places in the standings to avoid turning his FedEx Cup into a one-and-done. The good news is that a middling performance should do the trick. Based on last year's target ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel (blog) 2010-08-23T05:42:40Z)

Analysts predict August auto sales to drop following big Clunkers spike in 2009

NEW YORK (AP) — August auto sales are expected to be much lower than the year-ago month, a time when sales were pumped up by the federal government's Cash for Clunkers vehicle trade-in program, according to ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-08-27T18:31:01Z)

Wild-card Nadia Petrova moves into finals in New Haven with win over Maria Kirilenko

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Nadia Petrova took advantage of her last-minute addition to the field at the Pilot Pen tennis tournament and moved into the finals with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over Maria Kirilenko. Petrova ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-27T19:06:48Z)

Welcome, freshmen

CALIFORNIA - With dreamy eyes, Katelyn Hamo guards her belongings Thursday as she prepares to enter the freshman class at California University of Pennsylvania. The 18-year-old Connellsville woman says she is ... (Source: Observer-Reporter 2010-08-27T07:39:37Z)

When Will Wegher Return To Hawkeyes?

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Iowa isn't expecting running back Brandon Wegher to return any time soon. Wegher, who rushed for 641 yards and eight touchdowns last season, left the team after two days of fall camp to deal with ... (Source: KCCI.com 2010-08-26T22:28:25Z)

Colleges see prospective donors among new students

The drill for new college students remains pretty consistent: grab a campus map, buy some overpriced textbooks, save those quarters for laundry and don't forget to call home. On a growing number of campuses ... (Source: Salon 2010-08-26T08:30:54Z)

Mormons collecting supplies for Pakistan

SALT LAKE CITY -- A senior Mormon church official says the faith is coordinating with relief agencies to supply humanitarian aid to flood-ravaged Pakistan. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presiding ... (Source: St. Augustine Record 2010-08-27T03:43:23Z)

Analysts see August auto sales down from 2009

August auto sales are expected to be much lower than the year-ago month, a time when sales were pumped up by the federal government's Cash for Clunkers vehicle trade-in program, according to analyst predictions. The ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-08-27T18:31:01Z)

Nadia Petrova beats Maria Kirilenko

NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Nadia Petrova took advantage of her last-minute addition to the field at the Pilot Pen tournament and moved into the finals with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over Maria Kirilenko . Petrova received ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-08-27T19:06:48Z)

PPJ Enterprise Announces Today the Most Exciting News During the Last Three Years ...

PPJ Enterprise (PPJ) ( PINKSHEETS : PPJE ) ("The Company"), a leader in proprietary automated health care reimbursement cycle (all specialties), online health information digital systems and practice information ... (Source: Melodika.net 2010-08-27T16:36:29Z)

Cincinnati Reds Observations: Homer Bailey Back To 2009 Form

On Sunday afternoon Homer Bailey looked like he did in the last six weeks of 2009. He didn't walk any batters, and allowed only three hits in his six innings of work. It was his first appearance since May 23 when he lost ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-16T23:08:55Z)

Petrova moves into Pilot Pen finals

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Nadia Petrova (NAH'-dee-uh peh-TROH'-vah), a last-minute addition to the field at the Pilot Pen tennis tournament, has moved into the finals with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over Maria Kirilenko (kerh ... (Source: Stamford Advocate 2010-08-27T18:59:39Z)

Man sues Mormon church over submersion baptisms performed in N.C.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Las Vegas man injured while performing North Carolina submersion baptisms in the name of the dead has sued The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for medical expenses. The civil suit ... (Source: Shelby Star 2010-08-27T04:40:39Z)

Analysts expect August auto sales to be down from 2009

The August results are "unlikely to ease investors doubts about the shape of the recovery for the auto industry," wrote Brian Johnson of Barclays Capital. Johnson estimates August sales will show a SAAR of 11 ... (Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer 2010-08-27T18:59:39Z)

Bucs deal Cards 4-3 defeat

PITTSBURGH – Pirates rookie Neil Walker drove in three runs and last-place Pittsburgh prevented Adam Wainwright from becoming the majors' first 18-game winner, holding off a ninth-inning rally to beat St ... (Source: Cincinnati.com 2010-08-25T06:16:05Z)

No. 9 Iowa doesn't expect RB Brandon Wegher to return to team anytime soon

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa isn't expecting running back Brandon Wegher to return any time soon. Wegher, who rushed for 641 yards and eight touchdowns last season, left the team after two days of fall camp to ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-26T22:21:16Z)

North Central Bancshares, Inc. Declares Dividend

FORT DODGE, Iowa , Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- North Central Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") FFFD , the holding company for First Federal Savings Bank of Iowa (the "Bank") announced today that the ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-08-27T19:21:07Z)

Pirates deal Cards another defeat

PITTSBURGH - The spoiler role was enough the last couple of nights for the Pirates, when they turned in two of their most complete games this season. Fill-in starter Daniel McCutchen pitched six scoreless innings and ... (Source: Weirton Daily Times 2010-08-27T07:46:46Z)

Marine Corps Reports Suicide Rate has Doubled

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) -- The Marines find themselves losing a fight against suicide. The branch's suicide rate has more than doubled over the last three years to surpass the Army as the worst in the military. The ... (Source: San Diego 6 2010-08-25T21:25:11Z)

Texas And USC Schedule Games For 2017 And 2018

AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas and Southern California, who last met in the Rose Bowl in 2006, have scheduled games in 2017 and 2018. The Longhorns will travel to Los Angeles in 2017 with the Trojans going to Austin ... (Source: KSAT 12 2010-08-26T22:28:25Z)

Tiger Woods will play in first playoff event

PARAMUS, N.J. -- Tiger Woods is playing the first FedEx Cup playoff event with hopes that it's not his last. Woods on Thursday officially entered The Barclays, which starts Aug. 26. It's the first of four ... (Source: The Sun News 2010-08-20T03:58:51Z)

ACLU opposes sale of Manti street to Mormon Church

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - The American Civil Liberties Union is opposing the proposed sale of a Manti street to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Citing First Amendment issues, The ACLU of Utah ... (Source: ABC 4 2010-08-25T22:43:56Z)

Why wait? Colleges see prospective donors among new freshmen

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- College students headed back to campus this fall could hear a new message from school fundraisers: there's no need to wait until you graduate to donate. A growing number of campuses are ... (Source: WRGB 2010-08-26T09:42:29Z)

Fighting military's highest suicide rate, war-weary Marines boost troops' mental ...

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) — The Marines find themselves losing a fight against suicide. The branch's suicide rate has more than doubled over the last three years to surpass the Army as the worst in the military. The ... (Source: WTVR-TV 2010-08-25T20:06:27Z)

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